The Arthur Companies
Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Arthur Companies has an exciting opportunity on our go-to-market team. We are looking for a Grain Originator to work with producers. You will work extensively with producers in procuring grain and setting up marketing programs. You must be able to make decisions and work independently, be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With assistance, procure Arthur products from producers and elevators based on overall strategy
Make professional contact with elevators and farmer producers, and serve as the face of Arthur to customers, update them on market trends, current quotes, and agriculture business overall
Work to grow the business with new customers and in new regions
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts
Gain knowledge and insights into customer's goals to target procurement tactics
Report hedges, purchasing/sale of contracts quickly and accurately
Communicate bid changes and closing bids to customers
Respond to customer complaints, questions and requests in a timely manner
Interpret industry reports and understand changes and trends
Plan, develop, and implement simple purchasing strategies and tactics, in accordance with Arthur policies and guidelines
Gather information regarding market players and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
Collaborate internally (i.e. merchandisers and accountants) to exchange information as needed
Manage customer shipments in conjunction with Arthur capacity
Execute logistics strategy around the physical movement of goods and book truck rates on FOB purchases
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor's degree in relative field of study
Maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability
Excellent knowledge of the market in relation to the product, investment pricing, trends and demand
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven success in managing long-term customer relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Primarily works in an office environment
Exposed to moderate noise levels
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Regularly sitting, talking and hearing
Regularly reaching with hands and arms
The ability to identify and distinguish colors is necessary including the ability to see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more to accomplish the essential duties
Must be able to frequently lift up to 30 pounds
The ability to focus and pay attention to current situation/duties is required
Other duties as assigned
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Arthur Companies has an exciting opportunity on our go-to-market team. We are looking for a Grain Originator to work with producers. You will work extensively with producers in procuring grain and setting up marketing programs. You must be able to make decisions and work independently, be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
With assistance, procure Arthur products from producers and elevators based on overall strategy
Make professional contact with elevators and farmer producers, and serve as the face of Arthur to customers, update them on market trends, current quotes, and agriculture business overall
Work to grow the business with new customers and in new regions
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts
Gain knowledge and insights into customer's goals to target procurement tactics
Report hedges, purchasing/sale of contracts quickly and accurately
Communicate bid changes and closing bids to customers
Respond to customer complaints, questions and requests in a timely manner
Interpret industry reports and understand changes and trends
Plan, develop, and implement simple purchasing strategies and tactics, in accordance with Arthur policies and guidelines
Gather information regarding market players and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
Collaborate internally (i.e. merchandisers and accountants) to exchange information as needed
Manage customer shipments in conjunction with Arthur capacity
Execute logistics strategy around the physical movement of goods and book truck rates on FOB purchases
Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor's degree in relative field of study
Maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability
Excellent knowledge of the market in relation to the product, investment pricing, trends and demand
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven success in managing long-term customer relationships
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Primarily works in an office environment
Exposed to moderate noise levels
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Regularly sitting, talking and hearing
Regularly reaching with hands and arms
The ability to identify and distinguish colors is necessary including the ability to see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more to accomplish the essential duties
Must be able to frequently lift up to 30 pounds
The ability to focus and pay attention to current situation/duties is required
Other duties as assigned
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.